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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Rwanda – Kigali City & Genocide Memorial
Arrival in Rwanda – Kigali City & Genocide Memorial
Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative, who will be waiting with an A4 sign bearing your name. You will then be transferred to your hotel for check-in and some time to relax.
Later, enjoy a guided Kigali city tour, including a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial. The visit offers an important and moving insight into Rwanda’s history and its remarkable journey of recovery and reconciliation. Afterward, return to the hotel for a relaxing evening, dinner, and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle) & Evening/night game drives
- Accommodation:
-
Quiet Haven Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Transfer to Akagera National Park – Boat Cruise & Evening Game Drive
Transfer to Akagera National Park – Boat Cruise & Evening Game Drive
After breakfast, depart Kigali and travel eastward to Akagera National Park, Rwanda’s premier savannah wildlife destination. Upon arrival, enjoy a short game drive before proceeding to your lodge for check-in and lunch.
In the afternoon, head to Lake Ihema for a scenic boat cruise. Keep an eye out for hippos, crocodiles, water birds, and other wildlife along the lake’s shores. The cruise will be followed by an evening game drive, offering opportunities to encounter elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and other wildlife as the savannah comes alive toward sunset.
- Main Destination:
- Akagera National Park
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle), Evening/night game drives & Boat trip
- Accommodation:
- Akagera Rhino Lodge
Wildlife in Akagera NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Morning Game Drive – Return to Kigali
Morning Game Drive – Return to Kigali
Rise early for breakfast before heading into Akagera National Park for a morning game drive. This is an excellent time for wildlife viewing as animals are often active during the cooler hours of the morning. Look out for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes, and, with some luck, lions and rhinos.
Akagera is also a fantastic destination for bird enthusiasts, with more than 500 recorded bird species. Around midday, begin the journey back to Kigali, with a stop for lunch along the way. Upon arrival in Kigali, check in at your hotel, enjoy dinner, and relax for the evening.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle), Specialized birding (with a professional birding guide) & Nature hikes/walks
- Accommodation:
- Quiet Haven Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Journey to Volcanoes National Park – Dian Fossey Center, Musanze Caves & Cultural Experience
Journey to Volcanoes National Park – Dian Fossey Center, Musanze Caves & Cultural Experience
After breakfast, depart Kigali and travel north toward Musanze and Volcanoes National Park, home to Rwanda’s famous mountain gorillas. On arrival, visit the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, learning about the pioneering work of Dian Fossey and ongoing efforts to protect Rwanda’s mountain gorillas.
Continue to the fascinating Musanze Caves, formed by ancient volcanic activity from the Virunga Mountains. The caves have historical and cultural significance and were traditionally associated with local Kinyarwanda communities and royal ceremonies.
In the evening, enjoy a cultural village experience featuring traditional music and dance, providing an opportunity to connect with the local community and experience Rwanda’s rich cultural heritage.
- Main Destination:
- Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle), Gorilla tracking & Nature hikes/walks
- Accommodation:
- Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Volcanoes NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Golden Monkey Trekking – Journey to Lake Kivu
Golden Monkey Trekking – Journey to Lake Kivu
After an early breakfast, travel to the Volcanoes National Park headquarters for a briefing before beginning your golden monkey trekking experience. With your trekking gear and drinking water ready, venture into the forest in search of these lively and endangered primates.
After the trek, continue your journey toward the beautiful shores of Lake Kivu, one of Africa’s Great Lakes. Upon arrival, settle into your hotel and enjoy time to relax while taking in the peaceful lakeside scenery. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Kivu
- Activities:
- Walking safaris (with an armed guide), Specialized birding (with a professional birding guide) & Nature hikes/walks
- Accommodation:
- Kay Sun Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Lake Kivu Morning Activity – Return to Kigali & Departure
Lake Kivu Morning Activity – Return to Kigali & Departure
Enjoy your final morning in Rwanda with a relaxing activity on Lake Kivu. Depending on your preference, you can take part in a kayaking experience or enjoy a peaceful boat ride while taking in the beautiful surroundings.
After the morning activity, begin your drive back to Kigali for your departure flight. Upon arrival in Kigali, you will be transferred to Kigali International Airport in time for your flight back home, marking the end of your Rwanda adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Kivu
- Activities:
- Boat trip
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
